Senior Process Engineer

Darogan; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A clean technology manufacturer in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Process Science Engineer. The role involves optimizing production processes and leading process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have approximately 6 years of experience in chemical or process engineering and strong analytical capabilities. Competitive salary of £70,000, tailored training, and development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Tailored training and development pathway

Employee ownership scheme participation

25 holidays + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Approximately 6 years experience in chemical or process engineering ideally within a start-up research or advanced manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and modelling capability with tools such as COMSOL, Aspen or CFD.
• Experienced in the scale-up of new or innovative processes from development to commercial operation.
• Skilled in creating a safe working environment; familiar with HAZOP and process safety management.
• A motivated hands-on engineer with strong leadership and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of process trials and testing programmes with the CTO.
• Manage analytical and modelling workstreams using advanced simulation and process tools to achieve development milestones.
• Act as the link between R&D outputs and full-scale operations ensuring smooth technology transfer and safe scale-up.
• Plan and deliver the technology development roadmap identifying opportunities for process enhancement and product improvement.
• Support operations and engineering teams to resolve production challenges and guide continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Distributed Control Systems

Continuous Improvement

Process Improvement

Minitab

Root cause Analysis

Tooling

Statistical Software

Process Engineering

cGMP

Programmable Logic Controllers

Public Speaking

Manufacturing

Job description

Job Title: Senior Process Science Engineer

Darogan is recruiting on behalf of a rapidly growing clean technology manufacturer at the scale‑up stage entering an exciting phase of commercial deployment.

Founded by a leading academic and supported by experienced entrepreneurs and international investors the company develops advanced process technologies that contribute to the global transition toward sustainable energy systems.

The business operates from a state‑of‑the‑art facility in South Wales where a dynamic technical team is driving innovation optimisation and growth.

Role Summary: Senior Process Science Engineer

They are seeking an experienced Chemical or Process Engineer to work closely with the Chief Technology Officer to advance and optimise production process; successful candidate will analyse operational data plan and guide production runs and lead the delivery of process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of process trials and testing programmes with the CTO.
• Manage analytical and modelling workstreams using advanced simulation and process tools to achieve development milestones.
• Act as the link between R&D outputs and full‑scale operations ensuring smooth technology transfer and safe scale‑up.
• Plan and deliver the technology development roadmap identifying opportunities for process enhancement and product improvement.
• Support operations and engineering teams to resolve production challenges and guide continuous improvement efforts.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Approximately 6 years experience in chemical or process engineering ideally within a start‑up research or advanced manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and modelling capability with tools such as COMSOL, Aspen or CFD.
• Experienced in the scale‑up of new or innovative processes from development to commercial operation.
• Skilled in creating a safe working environment; familiar with HAZOP and process safety management.
• A motivated hands‑on engineer with strong leadership and problem‑solving ability.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (indicative £70,000 for a 6‑year experienced candidate).
• Tailored training and development pathway leading to Chartered Engineer status.
• Employee ownership scheme participation.
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact in a fast‑growth high‑innovation company.
• Close collaboration with an expert founding team in a dynamic supportive environment.
• 25 holidays + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.

Key Skills

• Distributed Control Systems
• Continuous Improvement
• Process Improvement
• Minitab
• Root cause Analysis
• Tooling
• Statistical Software
• Process Engineering
• cGMP
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Public Speaking
• Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: £70,000 - £70,000

To apply please send your CV to [contact email placeholder]